2001 Ford Focus: fuel pump failure

Filed Jan 22, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 147,725 miles · FL

This car has electrical issues,the dash and tag lights flicker,the car has been turning off while I'm driving with my son in the car over 3 times now,on the highway and on main street,its so scary I've had panic attacks and got a stress rash on my face. Im so scared that I can't drive it,I've had the fuel pump replaced,spark plugs,motor filter.I just try to keep getting it repaired costing me my bills money being a single parent. I'm overwhelmed and don't know what to do.

Filed Aug 2, 2017 · Acceleration · 114,000 miles · TX

This has happened several times. The vehicle accelerates to 2000-3000 RPM by itself. Sometimes while at idle and sometimes while driving at any speed in town or the highway. I have not been able to resolve the issue and have spent money on tps, throttle body, spark plugs and wires, coil pack, fuel pump and filter and it still does the same sudden acceleration. The local dealer said they have not been able to correct that issue with older ford focuses. Is there a fix to this issue available? Maybe a recall? I have been close to hitting a moving vehicle, after exiting ih 35 and coming unto a traffic light on the access road. I almost rear ended several vehicles stopped at the traffic light. Upon exiting the interstate I was approaching the intersection, my vehicle accelerated to about 3500 RPM and I could not stop it using the brakes even though I was practically standing on the brake pedal. I was able to put the gear in neural and thus did not hit the vehicles at the traffic light. The vehicle eventually idled down but it was very dangerous and an extremely scarry situation. I have not used the vehicle since even though I have spent a lot of money on repairs. I would probably not buy a ford again. I am going to sell the car but will tell the buyer that the issue has not been fixed. Thanks for any help available

Filed Jun 29, 2017 · Fuel system · 173,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. While idling at a stop sign, the vehicle stalled and the battery and oil warning indicators flashed on and off. The vehicle was pushed by a bystander to the contact's residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called a unknown local ford dealer and was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 173,000.

Filed Jul 20, 2015 · Fuel system · 135,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled sporadically at various speeds. The failure occurred when making a right turn or when low on fuel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump failed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.

Filed Oct 17, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 127,000 miles · CA

1.engine fades or loses power rapidly during execution of freeway- speed turns (off ramps for example) without braking; I have gone from 50 to 20 MPH within 1-2 seconds while in front of another vehicle and semi (very dangerous). The vehicle was tuned and typical parts replaced for smog check a few months ago and passed smog check without comments. This problem started around 100k and has happened to other drivers who borrow my car. The ford dealership (serramonte ford) was unable to recreate the problem so I paid 150 dollars for a can of fuel additive and lost use of the car for 8 hour even though I was asked to drop it off start of morning. 2. Now it stutters or hesitates during high acceleration (ie passing lane or going uphill) on highway; the vehicle is no longer reliable esp. If you should need to rapidly increase power. I have read of possible connection related to either a fuel pump or debris from the fuel tank inner coating/material composition degrading over time.

Filed Jul 31, 2014 · Fuel system · 80,000 miles · MT

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled at temperatures above 85 degrees. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the technician replaced the fuel pump. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 108,182. Upated 9/4/14*cn updated 1/8/2015

Filed Oct 15, 2013 · Fuel system · 110,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the fuel pump had to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 110,000. The current mileage was 127,598.

Filed Jun 11, 2013 · Driver assistance, Engine · 199,806 miles · WA

I have a 2001 ford focus lx with 199,871 miles on it and its my first ford car. I have owned many of ford trucks in my life and always fixed problems with them myself. But with my focus, every time in the past 4 years when I turn a corner roughly around 15 MPH or over, it cuts out and the car bogs out and jumps like the engine is going to jump out then I get a bad smell almost like sulfur coming from the car. All fluid levels are good with a full gas tank. This happens whether the car is hot or cold. Usually I can just punch the gas pedal to the floor and it will eventually gain RPM's again and go with no problems until I turn sharp again. I have recently replaced spark plugs and cables, alternator, transmission and clutch plate, fuel pump and various pcv valves and hoses. Had the fuel pressure tested and it was fine. This problem has been consistent like this for the past 4 years with no other problems. I have always been a ford guru but this car is making me think twice. I have 2 small children that go with me almost everywhere with me and just today as I turned a corner getting on the highway ramp, it bogged out worse then ever with many angry drivers on my tail. I thought I was going to crash the car into the guard rail. I hit the pedal to the floor like I usually do and it started going again, but in fifth gear it kept jumping and cutting out. I turned off the side of the road to turn the car off then back on and it ran fine all the way home. I have read many forums with the same issues on my make and model and tried many solutions with no luck. With your expertise, do you have any ideas why this is happening. I see this problem allot with focus but never any working solutions.

Filed May 7, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · 70,000 miles · WA

Saturday may 04/2013 my car killed over 30 times driving about 5 miles. This happened last year doing 60mph on the freeway. It is impossible to restart a manual transmission at this speed. In this case, I drove into the service department of ford of bellevue and it continued to kill while there trying to move it. The service person blew me off wouldn't even take the time check it out or even listen. As I was driving out it killed too many times to count. The sales manager said to bring it in monday. Sunday it stopped killing. When I brought it in monday, I asked for the service manager, the service employee went to find him & it took about 10 minutes, that was curios as the place was deserted. When the service manager arrived, he refused to discuss the matter only saying we were busy. I had contacted ford as well as the franchise holder auto nations previously but nothing was done. Last week I sent a letter to the chief engineer at ford but I suspect nothing will be done at that level again. In my research I found the following information today that was posted by another individual " the vehicle is stalling at unpredictable times due to fuel delivery system/fuel pump. I am a ase certified mechanic. I talked to ford, then I called the local dealer. They told me, as they have in the past it's a fuel pump issue..." there is more to this posting but the bottom line ford knew of this problem all along and chose to ignore it. This is an accident waiting to happen & it could be a killer.

Filed Aug 14, 2012 · Fuel system · 20,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH the vehicle stalled without any warnings. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and an independent mechanic for diagnostic. The technician and mechanic stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 03v482000 (fuel system, gasoline) that might be related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.

Filed Mar 15, 2012 · Fuel system · 65,297 miles · MA

Fuel pump failure at only 65297 . Fuel system has no sign of foreign matter in tank. Car was running fine before fuel pump failure. Cost to replace fuel pump and labor cost of dropping exhaust system and protective metal shield to gain access to fuel tank . Fuel tank must be removed to repair. No engine light came on prior to car not starting while in my driveway. This is a outrageous repair for a car with such good maintenance . I request an investigation into defective fuel pumps on this year and model car.

Filed Mar 9, 2012 · Fuel system · UT

2001 ford focus. Consumer writes in regards to reimbursement for fuel pump replacement *tgw the consumer stated her mother had not experienced any problems with the vehicle prior to the recall. However, in feb 2011, the vehicle came to a dead stop without warning. The vehicle was towed to a service station, because it couldn't be restarted. The problem was soon diagnosed as a fuel pump failure and subsequently it was replaced. The consumer's mother contacted the dealership and was told she was eligible for reimbursement. But, soon after the statement was retracted. Ford stated the replacement coverage was for a period of ten years from the original warranty start date on the vehicle.